Active Shooter Survival Training

In an unpredictable world, the threat of active shooter incidents in workplaces, schools, and public venues has become a critical concern for organizations nationwide. While rare, such events demand immediate, decisive action to mitigate harm and save lives. Conflict International provides comprehensive Active Shooter Survival Training, equipping your personnel with the essential knowledge, skills, and confidence to respond effectively in a crisis.

Our expert instructors, drawn from backgrounds in law enforcement, military special operations, and corporate security, deliver realistic and actionable training tailored to your specific environment. We go beyond theoretical concepts, focusing on practical strategies that empower individuals to make life-saving decisions under extreme pressure.

Understanding the Active Shooter Threat

An active shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area. These incidents are often unpredictable and evolve rapidly, making preparedness the most crucial defense. Our training emphasizes understanding the dynamics of these events, recognizing potential warning signs, and developing a survival mindset.

Our Comprehensive Active Shooter Survival Training Programs

Conflict International offers customized training programs designed for various organizational needs, focusing on widely recognized and effective response strategies:

Core Principles: Run, Hide, Fight (or Avoid, Deny, Defend)

We educate participants on the fundamental, sequential options for survival during an active shooter event:

• Run (or Avoid): Emphasizing immediate evacuation if a safe escape route is available. We train on situational awareness, identifying exit strategies, and guiding others to safety.
• Hide (or Deny): If evacuation is not possible, we teach effective hiding techniques, including barricading doors, silencing phones, and remaining out of sight.
• Fight (or Defend): As a last resort, when faced with no other option, we provide training on how to disrupt, distract, and incapacitate the shooter to increase survival chances. This is presented as a defensive, last-ditch effort.

Advanced Preparedness & Response Modules

Beyond the core principles, our training can incorporate advanced modules tailored to your organization:

• Emergency Action Planning (EAP) Development: Assisting organizations in creating or refining their specific EAPs, including communication protocols, evacuation routes, and designated rally points.
• Bleeding Control & Basic Trauma Care: Essential skills to provide immediate aid to victims, potentially saving lives before professional medical help arrives.
• Interacting with Law Enforcement: Guiding participants on how to behave when first responders arrive, ensuring their safety and assisting authorities.
• Situational Awareness & Threat Recognition: Training individuals to identify pre-incident indicators and suspicious behaviors that may precede violence.
• Tabletop Exercises & Drills: Facilitating realistic simulations to test your EAP and reinforce learned responses in a controlled environment.
• Post-Incident Procedures: Guidance on immediate actions after an incident, including accounting for personnel and psychological support.

Who Benefits from Active Shooter Survival Training?

Our training programs are vital for a wide range of organizations committed to the safety and security of their people:

• Corporate Offices & Businesses: Protecting employees and clients in professional environments.
• Educational Institutions: Equipping teachers, staff, and students with life-saving skills.
• Healthcare Facilities: Preparing medical staff and patients for unique challenges in healthcare settings.
• Places of Worship: Enhancing security for congregations and visitors.
• Retail & Commercial Venues: Training staff to manage public safety in high-traffic areas.
• Government & Public Sector Agencies: Ensuring preparedness for all government personnel.

Our Training Methodology: Realistic, Practical & Empathetic

Conflict International's training approach is designed for maximum impact and retention:

• Expert Instructors: Our trainers are highly experienced professionals with real-world backgrounds in high-stress environments.
• Customized Curriculum: We tailor content to your specific facility layout, organizational culture, and potential threats.
• Interactive & Hands-On: Our programs combine classroom instruction with practical exercises, drills, and scenario-based training to build muscle memory and confidence.
• Trauma-Informed Approach: We deliver sensitive content with empathy, focusing on empowerment rather than fear.
• Legal & Ethical Compliance: All training adheres to relevant local, state, and federal guidelines, including OSHA recommendations.

The Training Process: From Assessment to Empowerment

1. Needs Assessment: We conduct an initial consultation to understand your organization's specific vulnerabilities, size, and training objectives.
2. Custom Program Design: We develop a tailored training curriculum, including content modules, duration, and delivery methods (on-site, blended, or virtual).
3. Expert Delivery: Our instructors deliver engaging and impactful training sessions at your location or a suitable venue.
4. Practical Drills & Scenarios: Participants engage in realistic exercises to apply learned skills in a controlled environment.
5. Post-Training Evaluation & Debrief: We provide feedback and recommendations for continuous improvement of your preparedness plan.

Empower Your Organization: Prepare for the Unimaginable

While no one wants to imagine an active shooter event, being prepared is the most powerful step you can take to protect lives. Conflict International's Active Shooter Survival Training provides your team with the knowledge and confidence to act decisively when every second counts.

Invest in the safety of your people. Contact Conflict International today for a confidential consultation and a customized proposal for Active Shooter Survival Training.